Hardship withdrawals typically come with steep penalties. On top of federal and state income taxes, you might be required to ...

North Carolina is among 20 states seeking an emergency court decision to reinstate the funds, arguing FEMA unlawfully halted ...

The lawsuit takes aim at what it argues was an illegal decision by the Trump administration to cancel a FEMA disaster preparation program and withhold funding.

Your checking account funds should cover everyday spending and bills, plus a cushion for other expenses. The rest of your ...

Congressional Democrats lack the votes to stop the rescission package. But they are vocally defending the public media system ...

Many Americans lack emergency savings. Stephanie McCullough, founder and financial planner of Sofia Financial, discusses how much money clients should allocate to their emergency funds and where to ...

PHOENIX — With economists signaling concerns about a possible recession, many financial experts now recommend building a ...

Think about all the days you drove yourself to exhaustion with worry. Stress messes with your head, your energy levels, and ...

But what if your emergency fund isn’t enough? Many people believe that a few months of expenses in the bank will protect them ...

An emergency fund can save the day when an unexpected expense hits. And inflation doesn't have to stop you from building one.

With the ups and downs, and stops and starts, of President Donald Trump’s controversial tariff policies, some economists have warned that an economic downturn is inevitable. Less clear, however, is ...

An emergency fund provides financial security and helps you navigate life's unexpected challenges without derailing your financial goals.